• analyze Puritanism philosophical assumptions and text features as evidenced by reading, annotating, writing, and discussion.
• analyze text as evidenced by reading circle discussion.

• Reading Circle Books
• "Here Follow Some Verses..." Reading Questions

• Due Fri 8/22: "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" Annotations
• Due Mon 8/25: "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" Rhetorical Precis Finalized (Typed or Hand-Written in Ink, MLA Format)

• What are the beliefs and values of Puritanism and how do they influence their texts?

Important Deadlines/Reminders:

• Back to School Open House this Thursday! Extra credit if your Parent or Guardian comes (not you :)
• Absent? Check the class website for missing work.

1. Learning Logs- Update daily with learning targets, homework, and essential questions, and reminders.
2. from "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" by Jonathan Edwards (1741)
   1. Read: Finish reading, discussing and annotating.
   2. Rhetorical Precis: Review rhetorical precis template and begin rough draft in class.
3. Reading Circles:
   • Write the title of your book and the pages your group read on the top line. In your group, discuss and complete the following on your own binder paper!
     1. Name and describe one of the main characters so far.
     2. List and define three new words that you need to know to help you understand the text.
     3. Choose one significant quote. Copy it exactly as it appears in the story and the page number it is on. Respond to the quote; I wonder..., This makes me think…, this makes me feel...., I was surprised that…, I predict…, This is important to the story because…., This confused me because I do not understand.....